Frost Kills Corn Across Dakotas and Minnesota
A heavy frost cripples corn and flax across the Dakotas and Minnesota. Sioux Falls reports frost damage with ice on pails and rivers, while Madison notes late crops likely ruined. Grand Forks and nearby areas report widespread freeze effects, with grain needing harvest and substantial losses expected. Fourth Minnesota veterans vote to keep captured Mississippi battle flags, 26 to 20, after a formal request for return.
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Dakotas
Jack Frost
Sioux Falls
Madison
N. D
Grand Forks
Minnesota
Altoona Pass
Eight Cars Derailed In Westbound Train Wreck Near Missoula
An westbound Pacific train derailed and overturned about 120 miles west of Missoula, injuring several crew and passengers. Engineer C. Owen was killed in the derailment. others were injured but not fatally. The wreck tore up the track for a few hundred feet and dispatches were sent to Spokane.
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Kill Butte
Mont
Pacific
Scudd
Missoula
Owen
Straub
Spokane
Farmer's Shooting Case Heads to Trial in Sioux Falls
Papenski, a South Dakota farmer living near Sioux Falls, has been arrested and is to be tried next term. Webster county attorney described the incident as a shooting aimed at neighbors, while Papenski claims he acted in self defense and did not intend harm.
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls
S. D
Papenski
Webster
Roosevelt party shooting rumor persists despite inquiry
A report from the East claimed Theodore R Roosevelt's ally wounded a man near Huron on Sept 6 while the Roosevelt party hunted prairie chickens. Local officials and railway offices deny any such incident and inquiries fail to confirm the rumor. Telephone checks with nearby towns find no truth in the report.
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Theodore R
Western Railway
Roosevelt
Five Years For Sixty Cents In Fargo Hold-Up
Ed Miller, jailed on a Casselton hold-up charge, pleaded guilty before Judge Pollock and received five years at hard labor. He created a scene on return to jail after sentencing and urged accomplices to risk a jury trial. Miller had obtained 60 cents from his victim. court aims for stern sentences to curb highwaymen.
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Fargo
Hollers
N. D
Ed Miller
Casselton
Pollock
Miller
Frost injures corn and destroys garden truck in Iowa
Ice formed in low lands of Sioux City on Wednesday night frost damages corn with wilting foliage as sun comes up and three weeks to maturity means large losses. Garden truck and vines not protected killed. reports from Iowa and South Dakota note frost impact. Sun Dance fire at Terry South Dakota is controlled with expectations to extinguish soon and ventilation shafts started up after coal mine shutoff.
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Sioux City
Iowa
South Dakota
SUN Dance
Terry
Golden Reward Company
Golden Reward
Horse Shoe’ Company
Des Moines Couple Die By Gas After Blaming Trusts
Des Moines on September 6 reports James B. Taylor and Ann Taylor killed themselves after writing a public letter blaming greedy corporations for their unemployment. The couple were found in a boarding house room with gas still present. Also notes Arthur Wangen, a former Boston store salesman, seen in Thompson, North Dakota after a mysterious disappearance.
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Des Moines
James B. Taylor
Ann Taylor
Hastings, Minn
Arthur Wangen
Boston
Thompson, N.D
Doon Sayings Bank cashier commits suicide at Doon
Sioux City reporter notes Herman Hasche cashier of the Doon Sayings Bank in Doon shot himself yesterday. Cause unknown. Bank accounts are being examined by authorities.
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Sioux’ City
Iowa
Herman Hasche
Doon Sayings
Bank of Doon
North Dakota State News Highlights Lockups and Local Updates
Kensal has a lockup while Minot opens a new bucket shop. Knox plans hotel enlargement. Ashley reports a taller mill. Granville seeks a school building. Dennybrook bootleggers cited as noisy. Agents for commission houses abroad. Wyndmere adds night watchman and calaboose. Edmore targets bootleggers. Forman gets a new chemical engine. Casselton side track enlarged. Crazy blind pig joint closed by sheriff. Fewer wild fruits. Hankinson Catholics raise 1000 for parsonage. Bishop Mann visits Standing Rock Indians. Old artesian well at Forman may be opened. Carrington hosts six scraping establishments. Hail damages crops near Jesse, Griggs county. Fine corn fields around Sanborn. Valley City normal adds commercial department. Soo to build four-stall roundhouse at Bismarck. A tough gang of hoboes was apprehended.
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Forman
Casselton
Hankinson
Bishop Mann
Standing Rock
Carrington
Jesse
Griggs County
Sanborn
Valley City Normal
Soo
Bismarck
No Flying Trip for Him at Coronation Time
The New York Times reports King Edward VII, keen on flying ships and Santos-Dumont, dismissed rumors of a royal aerial voyage before his coronation. He joked that he would wear his earthly crown first, delaying any airborne trip until after the ceremony.
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Edward VII
Santos-Dumont
Edward
New York Times
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted By Personal Interviews
Doan's Kidney Pills claimed to cure by direct action on kidney structure and relieve backache sleeplessness and heart pal. Thousands took up the free offer after hearing of cures from those interviewed at their homes. Readers were asked to fill a separate slip with name and address.
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Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Around the County Notes From Sept. 8
Correspondence of the Record reports scarce news during haying season. Weather and harvesting details include corn harvesters Jack Stewart and Chris Nanden buying new machines, Lawrence Anderson returning to work after a broken collarbone, and a wind storm moving Lew Loutzenhiser’s barn slightly. Indians camped on the creek, mail delivery changes, and a tug of war at the old settlers picnic are noted along with local travel to Pollock and visits to Dr. Shockey. Thrashing begins in Dale. Allie Seymour thrashes 1,300 bushels using J J Case machinery. Political caucuses end with nominees for the Republican county convention.
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Lawrence Anderson
Jack Stewart
Chris
Nanden
Local Blacksmith Shop Purchased In Linton
Kom Ryder announces purchase of the blacksmith shop formerly run by Steinmelz and offers blacksmithing services including horse-shoeing at reasonable prices in Linton and vicinity. Also notes sale of a high-grade short-horn yearling bull sired by a full-blood animal brought to Emmons county by Dr. Shockey, available at a recording office.
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Linton
Steinmelz
Kom
Ryder
Emmons County
Dr. Shockey
Books dispute over state library holdings investigated
Former President Kleeberger of St. Cloud offered books received while on the library committee to the normal board. The board of control investigated and found the books belonged to the schools, not to the presidents. Publishers confirmed the books were for the state. Attorney General Douglas ruled they are state property. The board referred the matter to the state normal board to seek return. The normal board refused to act. the board of control continues the contest.
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Sens Yoestenn
Kleeberger
St. Cloud
Normal Board
Library Committee
Board of Control
Douglas
State Normal Board
Records Broken State Fair Attendance Surpasses All
State fair officials reported a new attendance record at St Paul amid daily gains over last year. An unofficial tally put yesterday’s gates at about 68 000, surpassing prior Minnesota and Illinois fair records and promising substantial profit margins for improvements. President Cosgrove and Treasurer Wilcox projected a large surplus over expenses.
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St. Paul
Wilcox
Cosgrove
Gain of Millions in Minneapolis Wheat Receipts
For the crop year ending Sept. 12 Minneapolis reported 84,381,040 bushels of wheat, a rise of 2,419,440 from the previous year. Unseasonable weather and light August movement limited gains. the secretary's office notes the wheat figures as tabulated and anticipates favorable results for other grains in the forthcoming report.
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Minneapolis
Chamber of Commerce
Iito
Quarry Blast Injures Claus Young at Jasper Minnesota
In Jasper Minnesota on September 4, Claus Young was badly hurt by a quarry blast. The explosion tore nearly full force into his face and may cost him his eyesight if he survives.
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Jasper
Minn
Claus Young
North Dakota News Bits Stirring Local Sights
A mosaic of small town incidents across North Dakota unfolds from Wahpeton to Jamestown. Reports include a school theft, a gunfight threat, crop hopes, road hazards, and a judge’s verdict on a vagrant. Locals face dog disputes, crop smut cautions, and rising trade with eastern wholesalers as farms grow wealthier.
Allen's Boots and Shoes Ad Promises Relief for Foot Ailments
Fragmentary ad copy touts Allen's foot care products, claiming relief for corns bunions ingrown nails and aching feet. Mentions "trial package" by mail and prices 25 cents. Appears to be from a period newspaper page.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N
Ignorance is the charge in loaded pistol gag
Morenci Michigan resident J S Whitehead publishes a testimonial praising Dodd's Kidney Pills. He describes severe kidney pain and limited mobility, then credits the remedy with rapid relief and significant overall improvement. He urges others with similar suffering to seek the cure.
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Morenci
Mich
J. S. Whitehead
Dodd
Four Hearts That Beat and a Candid Wedding Quote
A girl quips I don’t like double weddings as there is too much to look at. The piece contrasts a quirky social remark with an ad for Burdock Blood Bitters claiming to cure bad blood and indigestion as deadly health foes.
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New York Evening Sun
Seat of the Scornful In Church Scene
A brief literary snippet shows Mr Upjohn claiming a pew and another person moving to a farther seat in the church, with the exchange ending on a formal moral note. The line comes from Cassell's Journal.
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Mr. Upjohn
Cassell
Piso's Cure for Consumption Quote at Trinity Springs
A reader from Trinity Springs Indiana quotes a claim about Piso's Cure for Consumption as an equal for coughs and colds dated February 15 1900 The saying also notes the proverb about a weak saint on his knees being stronger than the devil.
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Joan F Borana
Trinity Springs
Ind
Geographical Horror in Chicago Dialogue
A condensed excerpt from a Chicago piece shows Rivers asking if hungry, Brooks replying yes, and Rivers inviting to Fiji while a judge offers a comparison between youth and folly through a dialog. The lines feature terse exchanges and a regional flavor characteristic of the era.
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Rivers
Brooks
Liam
Fiji
Judge
A 1000 Year Old Rosebush in Hildersheim
A rosebush in Hildersheim Germany is claimed to be a millennium old clinging to St Michael Church. Branches supposedly yield fabulous sums, with a famous Englishman once offering 50 000 for the tree which was refused. The plant is said to bloom yearly since King Alfred’s era, with its record kept like a noble pedigree, and possibly linked to King Louis of Hildersheim in 1022.
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Hildersheim
Germany
Louis of
Resisting Arrest in Chickamauga Questioned
A lean-nosed woman questions a dusty traveler about fighting at Chickamauga. He admits the clash occurred but names the other side as the sheriff. Report appears from the Chicago News.
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Chickamauga
Wayfarer
Chicago News
Truth Is the Simplest Virtue Says New York Times
A brief quotation cites the New York Times on truth as the simplest virtue requiring no study or art. The remark contrasts with other views, noting plain honesty as a core principle. The exchange about a small cigar appears as a humorous aside.
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Northwest News
Teddy
FROST
Lost Man
Cashier
North Dakota State News
Kensal
Minot
Knox
Ashley
Granville
Dennybrook
Commission Houses
Wyndmere
Edmore
Jones
Dean
Aidney
Buffalo, N. Y
Dean’s Kidney
Daily Mail
Winona
Messrs
Clark and
Stewart
Clara Loutzenhiser
Minnie Allen
Nelson
Maton
Freeman
War Department
G. W. Tracy
Mr. Child
Lew Loutzenhiser
Nealy
Glenn Loutzenhiser
Ralphy Aten
Mr. Wright
Cattail Country
F. J. McConville
M. W. A. Ball
Charlie Coventry
Ed. McConville
I. Allen
John McCrory
Rufus Child
Dale
Mr.Tracy
Ghinavon
Pets Katdsen
G.w.praey
Lew Loutzeubiser
Joe Clark
Noe Ab
Barney Atlen
Stacker
Fibel
G.ranger
Geil, Weatherby & Lane
Campbell County
Emons, County
Emmons
Allie Seymour
Jeuskers & van de Vorste
J. J. Case
I. E. Shepard
Feed & Sale Stable
Nor.dak
Dakota
Central House
Burldock
Nol
Dak
T. P. Lee
Jeckion
Northwest
Ust
Devils Lake
Jamestown
Williston
Great Northern
Olat. Holton
Larimore
Wimbledon
Austin
Ellendale
North Dakota
American Bar Association
Saratoga
Goa
Will Liddle
Park River
William McArthur
Hammond
Railroad Commission
Butineas
Washburn
Lidgerwood
Edgeley
Milwaukee
Lalonde
Bottineau
Rooney
Young Sweet
Wahpeton
Bailey Fuller
Griffin
Fred Stevens
Northern Pacific
Stevens
David J. James
Muske ‘Gon
John
Henderson
James
Pek Etect
Captu
Entera
Medo
P. Appleby
Ing Machine
Ignor of
Dr. Hand
Tate Journal
Anne
Everybody’s
Detroit Free Press
Cole
Mall
J. H. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. D
Hewitt
Jewett
Deivey
Ad. Tower Co
Mass
Spalding
New York
Chicago
Denver
America
R. E. Barnard
Houston
Fole
Np. U
Woodward & Co
Duluth
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